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Katie Buckingham
I read The Outsiders and then this and had no trouble. Not knowing Brenda and Jerome's backstory didn't affect my reading.
Amy Hearting
I haven't read any of the other books and didn't realize this was part of a grouping. I think you'd be fine. I have heard the others are better though
Jeri Paull
I read Mr. Mercedes and The Outsider, and I'm about a third of the way into Holly. I am on the internet today searching for recaps of the books I missed because the references have left me puzzled...
Petr
There are spoilers for all five previous books albeit they do not go to much details. As all the books are great, I would suggest to read them in order they were published. There's no reason to rush.
Ken
Holly quite often refers to events and characters from the previous books. I think most readers will be able to work out roughly what and who is being referred to, enough to read Holly as a stand alone, but I'd definitely suggest reading the books in order to get the full story. The other books are also damn good books anyway.
Bruce Katz
I was just about to ask the same question. I hope someone answers.
James
What was the name of the book Holly forgot on the bus as a child?
Jason Dempsey
Yes, absolutely.
While there are some references to all the previous stories, it does not take away from Holly as a stand alone novel.
HOWEVER, the previous books are far superior to this one and I would highly recommend reading them when you can.
While there are some references to all the previous stories, it does not take away from Holly as a stand alone novel.
HOWEVER, the previous books are far superior to this one and I would highly recommend reading them when you can.
Beth Recabo
I think that SK doubles back enough so Holly stands alone. I love her as a character. There are some minor spoilers but nothing that will truly ruin the other books for you and no important details about Holly that you won't pick up from this story. If you enjoy this, I would totally recommend the rest of the books that feature Holly Gibney as a character.
Damien
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Other places on the internet suggest reading the Mr Mercedes trilogy, Outsider, If It Bleeds, and then Holly.
Other places on the internet suggest reading the Mr Mercedes trilogy, Outsider, If It Bleeds, and then Holly.
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